The flowery vocabulary heroes surprisingly contrast with the language of poetry Pergaud in some descriptive passages. The author says himself, he is pleased with this story.
I also enjoyed the immersion in a rustic France in the last century that I did not know where the children are bullied by the master, the priest or the family but far from miserable.
As for those who are offended large recurring words, imagine if this book had been written today ... finally they are wise insults of Longevernes!